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Robby and DEI?

#7-Robby Gordon now seems to be looking at a new partnership elsewhere in the Sprint Cup garage. And the word-on-the-street is that Gordon may now be headed back to General Motors and Chevrolet in a still murky deal with Dale Earnhardt Inc. that would make him a teammate...
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Dover Tire Notes:

Goodyear held a tire test at Dover with the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Incorporated Chevrolet (Mark Martin) and #43 Petty Enterprises Dodge (Bobby Labonte) on September 3 . . . based on that test, Goodyear decided to bring back a different right-side tire than it ran at ...
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Allmendinger / Menard may be in different 2009 rides:

Seats for 2009 are filling fast in the Sprint Cup Series, and two new names have emerged as possible job candidates. #15-Paul Menard indicated Friday he could leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season, and AJ Allmendinger is still without a new contract at...
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Tire testing at Atlanta and Daytona UPDATE:

Goodyear will test Daytona International Speedway with #6-David Ragan and #15-Paul Menard's Sprint Cup teams next Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 16-17). Goodyear's other scheduled tests looking ahead to the 2009 season include Indianapolis (Sept. 22-23 and Oct. 6-8) ...
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Did Not Finish Streak and stats:

#29-Harvick has been running at the finish in 71 consecutive races, the longest current streak and a NEW modern era record, next up is #07-Bowyer at 64 consecutive races. The all-time record for the longest streak of NOT having an DNF is 84 races held by Herman Beam...
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Richert new crew chief for Skinner:

Bill Davis Racing is pleased to announce veteran NASCAR crew chief Doug Richert has joined the organization as the crew chief on the #5 Toyota Tundra team. Richert has most recently worked with rookie Regan Smith at Dale Earnhardt Inc. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series...
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No one wants to talk about possible mergers:

If teams are talking to others in the garage area about merging, the owners and executives weren't talking about it Sunday in the Sprint Cup Series garage. "I can save you a lot of time here - I can't talk about any of this," said Chip Ganassi, co-owner of Chip Ganassi...
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Red Bull to 3 teams? UPDATE:

Jay Frye, who has engineered a solid turnaround at Team Red Bull is back from a post-California trip to the company's Austrian headquarters, and is reported to be seriously considering moving to the Stewart-Ryan Newman Chevy team next season. According to those close...
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Tire ‘check’ done at Dover UPDATE:

#43-Bobby Labonte and #8-Mark Martin were the drivers who were drafted by Goodyear to perform what they both called "a tire check" for the company at Dover International Speedway on Wednesday [9/3]. Labonte and Martin each took to Dover's high-banked, one-mile oval...
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Richmond Rookie Notes:

#10-Patrick Carpentier was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the August 31 Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. Carpentier took top rookie honors for the fifth time this season. #01-Regan Smith leads #77-Sam Hornish Jr. by one point (182-81) in the Raybestos Rookie standings...
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Roush Fenway’s Ragan in running for UPS sponsorship: UPDATE: done deal?

UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks...
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Paul Menard Visits Set of CSI Miami:

Prior to heading out to the Auto Club Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Inc. driver Paul Menard had a busy day in Hollywood. As a guest of the studio, Menard visited the set of CSI Miami and had the opportunity to meet members of the cast. "I'm a big fan of CSI and have been...
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Goodyear complete test at Kansas, more tests planned:

In preparation for the upcoming NASCAR race weekend at Kansas Speedway (Sept. 26-28), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held a test at the track on Tuesday and confirmed it's tire recommendation. Taking part in the test were Martin Truex Jr. in the #1 Dale Earnhardt...
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Yates plans to run two teams in 2009:

Team owner Doug Yates is still seeking sponsors for #28-Travis Kvapil and #38-David Gilliand for 2009. The Yates teams are 24th and 26th in the owner standings and have pieced together partial sponsorships throughout this season. "Hopefully we can nail some things ...
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ESPN race coverage at Bristol:

One of the most exciting and popular races of the year on the Sprint Cup Series is the annual night race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. The half-mile concrete oval, with 160,000 fans surrounding it, becomes a battleground as sparks fly and brakes glow red-hot, ...
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Austin Dillion to Nationwide? UPDATE 2:

RaceTalkRadio.com has learned that Austin Dillon, Grandson of NASCAR owner Richard Childress, will be competing for rookie of the year in the Nationwide Series in 2009. Austin Dillon leads the points in the NASCAR Camping World Series Eastern division and drives the...
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Menard and Yates? UPDATE:

John Menard, the wealthy businessman (Menards, the privately owned home improvements company), may be losing interest in NASCAR racing after so many years, according to sources. Menard, whose son #15-Paul is driving for DEI, is reportedly in negotiations with Ford'...
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Roush Fenway in running for UPS sponsorship:

UPS was linked to Roush Fenway Racing three months ago when the organization was looking for sponsorship for Carl Edwards. Aflac ended up sponsoring Edwards, but Roush Fenway Racing still might land UPS as the organization still needs a sponsor for David Ragan. Talks...
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Earnhardt and the Duke:

In an effort to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dale Earnhardt and also to introduce the man known as "The Intimidator" to millions of new NASCAR fans, Motorsports Authentics in June launched a two-year program pairing NASCAR's most famous driver with legends from...
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DEI names Hutchens VP of Competition:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. has named NASCAR veteran Bobby Hutchens vice president of competition. Hutchens, who previously served as general manager of Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines after a long tenure with Richard Childress Racing, will oversee all competition efforts...